This is a fantastic first library for every child. This is the perfect collection to encourage your child's developing mind and help them learn essential first concepts. The slipcase includes My First Word, My First ABC and My First Number and each book is packed with bright, bold photographs and clear word labels to encourage early learning.

This title provides everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite Star Wars The Clone Wars characters! If your child loves Star Wars The Clone Wars then let them meet the characters from their favourite TV series. From Anakin Skywalker to Ziro the Hutt, they'll learn the ins and outs, ups and downs and secret info on all their favourite characters. Focused entirely on the characters from the Star Wars The Clone Wars series, this chunky, chock-full-of-info encyclopedia will take them from A to Z in The Clone Wars universe. And don't forget, there's a galaxy full of other DK Star Wars books to collect.

DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst they learn about earthquakes and natural disasters. Encourage your child to read. They will come face-to-face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and learn about the scientific forces behind these incredible events. DK Readers are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 4 Readers have rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, additional information, alphabetical glossary and index to help challenge growing readers and build literacy skills. Read them together with children who are reading alone and with reluctant readers. This title includes over 100 DK Readers in the series.

Make all your fairy-tale dreams come true with more than 60 full-color reusable stickers featuring nine magical Disney Princesses.

This beautifully illustrated Doctor Who Visual Dictionary is now updated and expanded to include the latest Doctor Who facts including the Twelfth Doctor and Doctor Who season 8 storylines. Bursting with action-packed images and little-known facts Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary Updated and Expanded is ideal for any fan of Doctor Who. With 32 pages of material including new companions and aliens, you'll have all the tricks and secrets of Doctor Who at your fingertips. Step into the TARDIS, battle Cybermen and Daleks, and discover all the Doctor's secrets in this visually stunning guide to the Doctor Who universe.

An inspirational guide to drawing plants An intimate understanding of botany will help any artist create vibrant and realistic art. Sarah Simblet's masterclass provides you with an awareness and appreciation of plants and flowers and shows how to apply that knowledge to your art. Covering every type of plant, from the tiniest mosses and lichens to sumptuous flowers and trees, Sarah shows how to evoke their beauty on your canvas or page. Drawing on the rich history of botanic art and combined with Sarah's practical drawing classes, over 350 beautiful illustrations and vivid photographs, provide an in-depth look at roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits and explain how to create life-like drawings. For anyone wishing to master the art of drawing plants or for all those passionate about plants and how they are portrayed in art.

«Hands-on fun for you and your toddler as you learn about animals with this tabbed board book from «My First». With lots of colourful pictures, fun-filled questions on pets, farm animals and even mini-beasts, your toddler will love learning about animals which squeak and squark with this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages using the easy-grip picture tabs; from counting tropical fish to pretending to talk like a parrot, fun questions on every page will help develop early speaking and listening skills. This is a great way to teach your child about animals.»

This title helps your baby discover all about colors and shapes with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about colors and shapes. Let their little hands roam and feel how silky the butterflies are and how bumpy the oranges feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

This title contains 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure for aviation fans — in a new compact edition. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, take a sky-high journey through the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored. Recalling memorable events — record-breaking flights, aerial warfare and terrorist hijackings — this is the story of how man's dream to fly became a reality and central to modern history. It is endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and the Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

Whether you wish to explore the enchanting metropolis of Prague, view the magnificent Gothic, Medieval and Baroque architecture, take a scenic walk or drive through the stunning landscapes and spectacular mountain scenery or discover the best of the local beer halls; this comprehensive guide is packed with the insider tips every visitor needs to make the most of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Fully illustrated with hundreds of photographs, cutaways and detailed Czech and Slovak Republic maps, you’ll find detailed background information on all the fascinating attractions the Czech and Slovak Republics have to offer. This travel guide also comes complete with reviews and recommendations for hotels and restaurants in the Czech and Slovak republics, for every budget. Fully updated and expanded, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Czech and Slovak Republics explores the Czech and Slovak Republic’s nightlife, colourful festivals, relaxing retail therapy, stunning cathedrals, and provides tips for hiking and skiing in the High Tatras of this glorious region. Don’t miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Czech and Slovak Republics!

Help your baby discover all about wild animals with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about wild animals. Let their little hands roam and feel how furry the tigers are and how scaly the crocodiles feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Help your baby discover all about bath time with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about bath time. Let their little hands roam and feel how shiny the bath ducks are and how soft the fleecy towels feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds bath time develop.

Help your baby discover all about bedtime with touch and feel textures. Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about bedtime. Let their little hands roam and feel how fluffy the bedtime toys are and how smooth and shiny the stars feel. They'll learn as you play. This title includes twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

Designed with real plastic wheels and shaped like a fire engine this novelty-shaped board book allows children to look at different fire engines and how they are used. It includes basic words and information combined with colourful photography. Helps children look at different fire engines and how they are used — from a fire truck rushing to a fire to firefighters using a hose. This title is designed in the shape of a fire engine and with real wheels.

DK Eyewitness Beijing & Shanghai travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these two fascinating cites have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Beijing and Shanghai, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Beijing and Shanghai's best attractions including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best hotels in Beijing and Shanghai and restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai have been provided by resident China experts. The guide features 3D aerial views of the most interesting districts in Beijing and Shanghai and specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Beijing & Shanghai.

Help your child learn about soldiers with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From how soldiers fought on the battlefield to what it's like to take the controls of a powerful tank; let your child discover all about the life and times of the fighting man and woman down the centuries, from the arms and armour of the ancient world to today's training, technology and tactics. They'll discover more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about soldiers.

Get your child hooked on reading as they go on two amazing Star Wars Jedi adventures. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this action-packed Star Wars Reader is all about exciting Jedi adventures. Watch as your child meets Ahsoka and Anakin in the first story as they go on an action-packed mission to rescue fellow Jedi Plo Koon. In the second story they'll join Ahsoka and Jedi Luminara Unduli as they take a prisoner to stand trial for war crimes but are attacked on the way. Filled with amazing Star Wars pictures, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there is a galaxy full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Featuring topics ranging from giant galaxies to microscopic bacteria, this encyclopedia explores and explains the world we live in and beyond. Bring key school subjects to life for your child with this encyclopedia packed with hundreds of topics, thousands of fantastic pictures and countless ways to find out more about everything. Open up a whole universe of knowledge and wonder for your child. Starting with an exciting voyage through outer space, they'll explore the living world, people and places and even have an under-the-skin encounter with the workings of the human body. It is perfect for dipping in and out of, or for reading through, your child will learn from special features including maps, charts, timelines and thousands of facts on key curriculum topics. It is perfect for homework, projects or just for fun!

This is a nation-by-nation guide to whisky. Whisky: a drink that improves as it sleeps, the spirit that is the 'water of life' itself. Explore its wonderful depth, variety, and complexity, its classics and exciting new forms with this unique guide to the world's best whiskies. Sample over 700 whiskies, with unrivalled tasting notes and information on malts, blends, and grains. Visit the best distilleries, discover their history and uncover the secrets of their craft. Take a tour around key regions, producers and pubs — and raise a glass to the finest wee drams the world of whisky has to offer.

This book lets you develop your drawing talents and re-discover the world around you. It is now in paperback. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, be inspired to pick up a pencil, pen or charcoal with this comprehensive guide to drawing from Sarah Simblet. From still life to architecture, you can learn to tackle different subjects in a variety of ways following step-by-step instructions in drawing classes which will take you through the basics to more advanced techniques. From quick pencil sketches to finished colour studies Sarah Simblet brings her expertise as an artist and teacher, using her own inspirational work as well as famous masters to demonstrate the 'how to' aspects of drawing. Whatever your ability, it's never been easier to master the art of drawing.